The T2 family included flatbed trucks, all-metal vans, buses and chassis. Totally, the Daimler-Benz plant in Dusseldorf has produced 487.4 thousand of these machines for 20 years. The next models were included in the first generation T2 range: vans and chassis L406D, L407D, L408, L508D, L608D, 608D and buses O309, O309D. First number in an index is the total mass in tones (excluding buses), two second - horsepower in dozens. There were three choices of wheelbase: 2950, 3500 and 4100 mm, and five types of vans with different roof height from 1600 to 1900 mm. 96% of installed engines were diesels. Gasoline engines M121 (80 hp), M115 (90 hp) and M102 (95 hp) were carburetor type with overhead valves and chain drive of gas-distributing mechanism. Diesels OM621 (55 hp), OM314 (80 - 85 hp), OM352 (130 hp) were with down valves, with a gear-driven gas-distributing mechanism, but OM616 (65 - 72 hp) were with overhead valves and chain drive of gas-distributing mechanism. It were indirect-injection or direct injection engines. 4 types of transmissions were available to order - 4- or 5-speed manual, and automatic - early W4 A018 and late W4 B 035 (1978 year). Last 2 types mainly were installed on buses and postal vans. Suspension is fully dependent on a leaf spring. Early trucks and vans were equipped with a single-braking system. Since 1973, all T2 trucks received a dual-braking system with a vacuum booster. The brake mechanisms were drum on all four wheels. There were two types of steering: with booster or without it, depending on the modification.

would like info on setting timing on 1925 American LaFrance-12. 6 cylinder in line engine. Has Magneto and distributor. Where should the advance lever be positioned for setting timing? How many degree of timing does the engine require 34, 36, 38 degrees Before Top Dead Center. Should the engine be started with any of the compression valves opened? Need this info for a Christmas parade in Titusville, Fl. Thanks for any help. Richard Burns, fire Chief's father in law.